Good. And presumably China will challenge the UK governement's pisspoor record on tackling climate chane and other environmental crises UK foreign secretary to challenge China over support for Russia in Ukraine war theguardian.com/politics/2023/…

Congratulations, Nicki, it was great to work with you. Now, about that PhD........

‘No turning back’: how the Ukraine war has profoundly changed the EU theguardian.com/world/2023/sep…

BREAKING: The United Nations General Assembly votes 120-14 with 45 abstentions approving of a non-binding resolution calling for an “immediate, lasting and sustainable ceasefire leading to a cessation of hostilities” in the Gaza Strip. France voted in favour. UK abstained.

US looks quite isolated. Will play well for Russia.

If you are looking for the final English language version of the Synod synthesis report it is now available online A SYNODAL CHURCH IN MISSION synod.va/en/news/a-syno…

The UN Security Council just voted on a ceasefire resolution sponsored by virtually the whole world. 13 out of 15 voted in favour. 1 (one) voted against - the US. The resolution was vetoed. Slaughter continues. Oh, and the UK? We abstained. The only one to do so. Pathetic.

Webinar: Doctors give eyewitness reports on Gaza indcatholicnews.com/news/48936 via ICN

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On this day in 1980, Archbishop Romero was killed whilst he was celebrating Mass. He was martyred for living out his faith, listening to the needs of the oppressed and the poorest people of El Salvador, standing up for them all, and challenging the authorities. #StOscarRomero

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Eye doctors say private cataract operations have hurt the NHS theguardian.com/society/articl…

After failed episode of outsourcing to Carillion, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust try again to outsource 100s of key NHS workers. Matt Prior, UNISON member explains why NHS staff are striking to stop this @predatorWHU UNISON - UK's largest union Keep Our NHS Public

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C4News have done night after night of brilliant reporting of the horrific atrocities in Palestine over the past 14 months. The holocaust in Syria is no less significant and is rightly reported.